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WEEKLY UPDATEMARCH 2, 2018
INROADS HELPS STUDENT LAND INTERNSHIP A few days ago, senior mass media communications major Akina Olloway had a one-on-one career coaching session with INROADS Program Director Mr. Calvin Littlejohn. He reviewed Akina’s resume and suggested numerous improvements. After revising her resume, she promptly applied for an internship at Chicago Adventure Therapy. In less than 24 hours, the organization offered Akina the internship.
Talladega College President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins is pictured with the dynamic Chicago native, who is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. He states that Talladega is “very fortunate” to have a resource such as INROADS. Career Pathways Director Ms. Sherissa Gaitor says, “Akina is excited about this opportunity and the assistance she received from Mr. Littlejohn.”
Last summer, senior psychology major Frantz Pinet saw an opportunity and seized it. He entered the Coca-Cola UNITED 2017 ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship Contest. To his delight, he won a week-long internship that exposed him to operations management, packaging, pricing, event planning and philanthropy. “I learned so much about how things are done at Coca-Cola,” said Frantz, who encourages students to apply for the 2018 internship.
Applicants must be undergraduate college students, age 18 or older, and enrolled full-time at a participating HBCU. Internships are available in Birmingham, AL., and in Montgomery, AL. Applicants must submit an essay, a photo and a 1-2 minute video. For more information, contact Mr. Walvid King at [email protected].
COCA-COLA SEEKING INTERNS
Practically every student who visits College Nurse Stacy T. Fincher’s Shores Hall office hears about the flu shot. “I always remind students that Walgreens has provided the college with over 100 free flu shot vouchers, and the Talladega Health Department has free flu shots on Fridays,” she states. “I give each student who comes through my door a bottle of hand sanitizer, and I talk about the importance of covering your mouth when you cough.” Ms. Fincher also talks to students about physical fitness, STDs and mental health. “Alabama is second in the nation for obesity. So I talk about nutrition, and I also tell students about free screenings for STDS and HIV/Hepatitis C. Mental health is another important issue. April is mental health awareness month, and we’ll have speakers addressing suicide, stress, and depression.”
HEALTH MATTERS
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TWO EVENTS FOR ART LOVERS“Motion and Connection,” a DaNeal Eberly art exhibit, is on display at the Goodnow Art Gallery, March 1-31, 2018. In addition, “The Art of Art Bacon” is on display through April 23rd at Troy University’s International Arts Center. Paintings by Dr. Art Bacon ‘61 can be found in numerous art collections, including the Birmingham Museum of Art, David C. Driskell Center, Mobile Museum of Art, Alabama State University, Fisk University, New York University, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and in the private collection of Representative John Lewis.
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Ms. Marion Lee Johnson ’67 made significant contributions to NASA’s advances in computing. Ms. Johnson, who earned a bachelor of arts in mathematics with a focus in science, became an associate engineer at Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama in 1967. At the time, Boeing was a lead contractor with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. She is recognized for her contributions to the success of Apollo 11, launched by the Saturn V rocket, which allowed the lunar module Eagle to land on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Last week’s update featured Miriam Daniel Mann ’29, who made significant contributions to NASA’s advances in computing and civil rights.
TALLADEGA’S HIDDEN FIGURE
The Talladega College Choir will sing at Bethel United Methodist Church at 1215 New Hope Road SW in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, March 4, at the 10 a.m. service. Ms. Darlene Neely ‘66, a member of Bethel, said, “It’s important to come out and support the Talladega College Choir. I encourage alumni from Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, Cobb, Birmingham and other nearby cities to attend the service and support the singers. And we want everyone to spread the word because the choir does such a wonderful job and we want as many people as possible to hear them.” She added that a love offering would be taken specifically for the Talladega College Choir.
Experts from INROADS, Talladega College’s Career Pathways Initiative partner, were on hand all week to assist students with career training, one-on-one coaching sessions, branding workshops, a fashion show, and skill-building activities. Career Pathways Week highlights included a launch party with dynamic keynote speaker Mr. Justin Jones-Fosu, who advised students to “know why you are pursuing your goals” and commit to achieving them. Mr. Jones-Fosu inspired students, faculty and staff. “He is extremely motivating. He has an entertaining and engaging style, yet delivers substantive information,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Sharon Whittaker-Davis.
CAREER PATHWAYS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
The Talladega College Choir
Sunday, March 4, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Bethel United Methodist Church 1215 New Hope Road, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Senior Pastor
404-699-0468
Come and be blessed by the music ministry of these talented young people.
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, President Dr. William S. Mitchell, Choral Director
HEAR THE CHOIR IN ATLANTA ON SUNDAY
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